About this role
*Harvey Nichols is seeking a Store Detective*to join the team in Knightsbridge, a destination for modern luxury and cutting-edge design.
As a Store Detective you will be responsible for
- Providing a fair and consistent level of enforcement of all Company policies and procedures and maintaining a high level of confidentiality at all times.
- Identifying and advising store management and staff of any possible stock loss risks and best practice in loss prevention.
- Detecting, apprehending and detaining persons guilty of stealing Company property, cash or merchandise;
- Conducting regular and random searches of employee and contractors’ possessions in line with the Company policy.
The ideal candidate for the Store Detective position will hold a SIA Licence and have previous experience of security and loss prevention particularly in a luxury retail environment.
- In addition to this the candidate must have a good knowledge of Criminal Law, court procedures and security equipment.
- They must possess strong communication, organisational and planning skills, along with self-motivation and the ability to quickly adapt to challenging situations.
- The working hours for this position are 37.5 hours a week, working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis, inclusive of weekends.
Is this you?
We are looking for individuals who embrace diversity, love a challenge, are passionate about luxury retail and are looking for something uniquely different.
- Do you have previous experience of working in security?
- Are you great at talking to people?
- Are you driven to make sure everything is perfect for our staff and customers?
If this sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
What's next?
If this role catches your eye, hit the “apply” button below to kick-start your journey with us!
About security roles for ex-police
Security management, operations and consultancy roles. Years of operational policing — command, incident response, public order — translate directly into corporate security, and employers in this sector actively rate police experience.
See all security jobs in London →Why this fits a police background — match score 75/100
- Protection & firearms
What security roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Security officer (SIA) | £24,000–£29,000 |
| Security supervisor / team leader | £28,000–£34,000 |
| Site / security manager | £38,000–£52,000 |
| Regional / operations security manager | £50,000–£65,000 |